Super Duper Zucchini Muffins
Description
All zucchini muffin recipes are not created equal. This super duper one is sure to win a blue ribbon for it’s nutrition, taste, and texture trifecta.
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup white sugar
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup sour milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup brown sugar
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
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Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl; stir in baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; make a well in the center. Stir zucchini, eggs, sour milk, and vanilla extract into well to combine; fold in walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each ⅔ to ¾ full; sprinkle tops with brown sugar.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.